Course request ppt into grade 9 parent presentation 2015
- 1. Grade 8 Parent Information Evening: Course Requests for Grade 9 February 23rd, 2015
- 2. ZIS Links • This PowerPoint will be available on the Parents’ Portal. • You are welcome to take notes, but it is not required
- 3. Tonight’s Purpose • Begin transition process • Basic background information about the Upper School • Outline process for course selection • Go over the course selection choices
- 4. Assumptions • Child in Grade 8 at ZIS • Know about ZIS Middle School • Don’t know as much about ZIS Upper School • Excited (& nervous) for child to be in “High School”
- 5. Welcome to the Upper School • Jonathan Kirkwood Upper School Assistant Principal Grades 9 and 10 • Adrian Castelli History Teacher Grade 9 Program Coordinator
- 7. Welcome to the Upper School • Tonight is the beginning of an important transition: Middle School → High School • Many transition events planned for Students, Parents and Teachers • “Transition Program” is outlined on handout • August 18th = First day of High School!
- 9. Parent Transition Events • Parent Transition Tours: • Monday, March 17th , 14:30 – 15:45 • Friday, April 16th , 14:30 – 15:45 • Monday, May13th , 9:00 – 10:15 – An email with information on how to register will be sent by PA rep • Grade 8 Parent Transition Information Evening: – Student and teacher perspectives/ Panel Discussion – May 12th at 18:30 in the Upper School Theater
- 10. Student Transition Events • Course Selection Information Meetings (Feb / Mar) • Advisory Q & A Feb / (April) • Student Tours of Upper School (May) • Student End of Year BBQ (June) • Grade9 Student Orientation (13:00 Monday, August 17th ) • First day of High School (Tuesday, August 18th , 2015)
- 12. Upper School Schedule • School Day Starts at 8.45 • School Day Ends at 15.50 • Early Release at 14.50 on Wednesday • 8 courses (A to H) • Each course meets 5 times every 2 weeks • 4 periods per day • Periods are 80 minutes (75 min on Wednesday) • M, T, Th, Fri Advisory meetings • 50 minute lunch
- 15. Graduation Requirements • 4 credits English • 2 credits World Language • 3 credits Social Studies • 3 credits Science • 3 credits Math • 2 credits Creative Arts • 2 credits Physical Education • 4 credits Electives • Service Learning
- 16. Graduation Requirements • Each class counts as 1 credit English 9 = 1 English Credit • By the end of Grade 12 you need to fulfill the minimum requirements • Information recorded on “Transcript” • Only minor impact on
- 17. Graduation Requirements • 4 credits English • 2 credits World Language • 3 credits Social Studies • 3 credits Science • 3 credits Math • 2 credits Creative Arts • 2 credits Physical Education • 4 credits Electives • Service Learning
- 18. Graduation Requirements • 4 credits English • 2 credits World Language • 3 credits Social Studies • 3 credits Science • 3 credits Math • 2 credits Creative Arts • 2 credits PE • 4 credits Electives • Service Learning Helpful to fulfill Creative Arts requirement in Grade 9 & 10 Students taking the full IB in grade 11 & 12 may not be able to take Creative Arts class
- 19. All Grade 9 students take EIGHT classes • History I • English 9 • Coordinated Science I • PE / Health 9 • German • Math • Elective 1 • Elective 2
- 20. All Grade 9 students take EIGHT classes • History I • Coordinated Science I No selection • English 9 required • PE / Health 9 • German Student must • Math select level • Elective 1 Student can • Elective 2 select courses
- 21. All Grade 9 students take EIGHT classes • History I • Coordinated Science I No selection • English 9 required** • PE / Health 9 • German Student must • Math select level • Elective 1 Student can • Elective 2 select courses
- 22. Grade 9 Humanities Option • Interdisciplinary course • Explore issues that challenge human societies • Extends their understanding of the world around them in local and global contexts • Blends together English, Geography, History, and World Religions • Students earn 2 credits • Taken instead of English 9 and History 1
- 23. All Grade 9 students take EIGHT classes • History I • Coordinated Science I No selection • English 9 required • PE / Health 9 • German Student must • Math select level • Elective 1 Student can • Elective 2 select courses
- 24. Math Options • Math 9 Studies • Math 9 • Math 9 Honors Current Math teacher will help you determine which course is most appropriate.
- 25. German Options All students must enroll in one German class. • German I • German 1b / 2a • German II • German 2b • German III • German IV • German Studies for Fluent Speakers • German Standard for Fluent Speakers Current German teacher will help you determine which
- 26. German – from MS to US German Mother Tongue Speakers/ Mother German Studies for Fluent Speakers German Standard for Fluent Speakers German: Beginner/Basics Intermediate Advanced German I, Ib, II, IIb, III or IV based on recommendation of teacher. MS German Course US German Course
- 27. All Grade 9 students take EIGHT classes • History I • Coordinated Science I No selection • English 9 required • PE / Health 9 • German Student must • Math select level • Elective 1 Student can • Elective 2 select courses
- 28. Elective Options Languages • French • Spanish Creative Arts • Concert Band • Concert Choir • Creative Music • *Composition Workshop • Essential Theater • Foundation Art and Design English • EAL III • Digital Journalism* does not count as an English credit. Other • Learning Support • Virtual High School (VHS)
- 29. French Options • French I • French II • French III • French IV • French for Fluent Speakers Current French teacher will help you determine which course is most appropriate.
- 30. Spanish Options • Spanish I • Spanish II • Spanish III • Spanish IV • Spanish for Fluent Speakers Current Spanish teacher will help you determine which course is most appropriate.
- 31. Creative Arts Requirements • 2 Creative Arts credits needed to graduate. • Art, Music and Drama classes all count towards this requirement. • STRONGLY encouraged to complete this requirement before Gr 11. • *especially true for IB Diploma students
- 32. Music Options • Creative Music Gives students a chance to explore music and musicianship through a wide range of activities. Students will learn skills on the guitar and keyboards for a large portion of the course and apply those skills to performance and composition. Students get to choose the music that they enjoy the most… • *Composition Workshop • Concert Band • Concert Choir • String Orchestra
- 33. Art Option Foundation Art and Design Aims to provide a firm foundation in the fundamentals of Art and Design. The curriculum provides a broad range of experiences utilizing the full range of media available in the Art department, including painting, drawing, graphic design, sculpture, digital software and photography.
- 34. Drama Option Essential Theater Introductory course designed to give students a sampling of what the theater has to offer. The course covers both work on-stage and backstage. Students are exposed to acting and to the history of theater through scripted work and improvisation
- 35. English Elective Options Digital Journalism Multimedia news, opinion features and investigative reports. Publication on individual blogs and school newspaper, The Lion’s Journal Teamwork and cooperation on projects and shared publications.
- 36. Virtual High School (VHS) • More information at http://www.govhs.org • Not a common course for grade 9 students. • Students who choose this option should be independent workers, self-motivated and serious in their studies. • Permission is needed to enroll. Talk to Ms. Johnson
- 37. Mandatory “Electives” Some Students may be “required” to take certain electives based on teacher recommendations. EAL Students enroll in EAL and English 9 at the same time. Learning Support Designed to assist students achieve a level of skills which enables them to compete in the mainstream academic arena and make progress towards the completion of their education goals.
- 38. What’s Next? • Student Meetings: Students will have a chance to hear this same information on Wednesday. • Conversations: Students, teachers and parents talk about the most appropriate classes for next year. • Research: Go to http://www.zis.ch/ to view the Program of Studies for more information about each class • Complete: Fill-out the Course Request Form
- 40. Course Selection Timeline: • February 24th : Parent Information Meeting • February 25th / March 4th : Student Information Meetings. Students receive Course Request Forms • Now – March 7th (Kilchberg) March 14th (Baden) Students discuss course selection with parents and current teachers • By March 20th or March 27th :
- 41. Questions??? • Right Now: General interest questions as a large group • In A Moment: Specific questions about personal situations. Mr. Kirkwood and Mr. Castelli will be available to speak with you individually. • Additional Information: Grade 9 Transition Program email sent from PA Rep.
- 42. Key Dates • March 20/27th – Course Request Forms Due • March 17th – Parent “Transition Tour” #1 • April 16th – Parent “Transition Tour” #2 • May 13th – Parent “Transition Tour” #3 • May 12th – Grade 8 Parent Information Evening